Prince Edward & Princess Alexandra's Wedding Cake

c. 1863

More than a cenutry old! This tin box containing a piece of wedding cake from March 10, 1863.  From the Prince and Princess of Wales' wedding sent to Frances Seward, wife of Sec. Seward, by Mrs. Adams.  Charles Francis Adams was the United States minister to England. Included is a yellow envelope marked: "The Prince & Princess of Wales's wedding cake for Mrs. Seward with Mrs. Adam's warmest respects. 10th March 1863."